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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.72, 1,624.50 and 563.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.72, 1,624.50 and 563.40 is: 844.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.72 : 1,624.50 = 563.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.72/1,624.50 = 563.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.72x = 1,624.50 × 563.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.72x = 915,243.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,243.30/1,083.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.54

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